Here’s a fun and hearty recipe for Cheeseburger Stuffed Pastries—crispy on the outside, cheesy and meaty on the inside.
🍔 Cheeseburger Stuffed Pastries
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or cheese of your choice)
- 1 package store-bought puff pastry or crescent roll dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: ketchup, mustard, pickles, or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Cook the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in shredded cheese.
- Prepare pastry
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry or separate crescent roll dough.
- Assemble pastries
- Place 2–3 tbsp of filling in the center of each pastry square or triangle.
- Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Add egg wash
- Brush the top of each pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake
- Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes (puff pastry) or 12–15 minutes (crescent rolls) until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve
- Optional: drizzle ketchup, mustard, or serve with pickles.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add a slice of American cheese inside each pastry.
- Veggie boost: Mix in finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make-ahead: Assemble pastries and freeze before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
If you want, I can give a mini slider-sized version perfect for parties or a crispy air-fryer version.
